Jessica Sanchez
Don’t let her age fool you — though just a teen, Jessica Sanchez has years of experience under her belt! Singing since the age of two and performing on state since the age of seven, Jessica has already been seen on Showtime at the Apollo, America’s Got Talent, and twice at football games for the San Diego Chargers, singing the national anthem.
Jessica was eliminated from competition on May 23 as the runner up to Phillip Phillips on Season 11 of American Idol.
Vitals
- Find Out More: ZabaSearch Jessica Sanchez
- Full Name: Jessica Sanchez
- Birthday: August 4, 1995
- Age: 16
- Home Town: San Diego, California
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
- Marital Status: Single
- Twitter: @JSanchezAI11
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JSanchezAI11
Playlist
| Episode | Song | Randy's Comments | Jennifer's Comments | Steven's Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.22.12 Contestant's Song
|
Change Nothing | I did not love the song, but what I did love was that you made something more out of the song...You brought the song to life but I thought the song was just ok. | It was a pop ballad...If I was thinking about what your first single was going to be, I don't think I would pick that. | I know how good you can sing and so do millions of Americans and people all over the world. I just don't think that song was the proper song for you to sing with the voice and the places you've taken the world before this. |
| 5.22.12 Favorite Song of Season | The Prayer | I think that round was a dead heat. I'd call them both even, round two. | You know Jessica blew it away so hard in the first round, I think I'm gonna have to go with Phillip on that round. | When it comes to Phillip Phillips, I would say, you know, you don't always have to be a good egg. Hatch or go bad. Tonight, he's hatched some, but I would have to say Jessica took it again. |
| 5.22.12 Simon Fuller's Pick
|
I Have Nothing (Whitney Houston) | I would say Round 1 went to Jessica! | Amazing vocal prowess, this power this control, this grit, this beauty... | --- |
| 5.16.12
Jimmy's Pick |
I'll Be There (Jackson 5) | I liked it ok, I didn't love it for me...there was never a "moment" moment. | You almost sounded like Michael coming out of the back there. | Perfect song, perfect voice you nailed it. |
| 5.16.12
Singer's Pick |
I Don't Want to Miss a Thing (Aerosmith) | This girl is bold! She wants this! Yo whoa, I'm like whoa. | That sent everybody into the heavens. | You just took a great song and made it greater. |
| 5.16.12
Judge's Pick (Jennifer) |
My All (Mariah Carey) | That was absolutely beautiful, the perfect song for you. Singing a Mariah song, we tell people never to do...I'm telling you what, I think it's one of the best times a Mariah song has ever been performed on TV. | You did it so beautifully and you did it in your own way. | Jessica, when you sing, you make people hang on your every note. The way you sing, I hope you get used to encores. |
| 5.9.12
Songs You Wish You Had Written |
And I Am Telling You (Jennifer Holliday) | This is one of the hardest songs in the world to sing..and you know what, you got up there and slayed it! | With a performance like that, there's nothing to say. Your vocal ability is not something you see all the time...It was a real moment. | Another winning performance. Just over the top. Tell me how you really feel! |
| 5.9.12
California Dreamin' |
Steal Away (Etta James) | I love the whole vibe of that, she's 16 and she's singing Etta James...Your vocals are ridiculous, you can sing anything. | I'm happy to see the growl was there from the beginning...I have to say when I think about all the great female singers out there who would be your contemporaries out there, you are just one of the best. | You're shaking off the old you and changing and that's a beautiful thing. |
| 5.2.12
British Songs |
You Are So Beautiful (Joe Cocker) | Round 2, this girl is in the top of the leader board right now, dude. | How could we have let this girl go home? | Jessica, I gotta say you once again showed America how beautiful your voice is and what a great singer you are. |
| 5.2.12
Songs from 60's |
Proud Mary (Ike & Tina Turner) | This performance was barely ok for me...the thing that pulled it out for you was your voice... | You're so grown up there, it's crazy. I always forget you are 16 years old...You were a little Tina, a little Beyonce! | The only thing that gives experience a run for its money is a 16 year old! |
| 4.25.12
Contestant's Choice |
Dance with My Father (Luther Vandross) | Yo, um, I’m just so amazed at the talent this year…You are truly amazing to me because you are so natural…your ideas…it just flows…now you’ve got the feeling in there…Dude, you know when you get up and sing, you know what’s wrong with it? Absolutely nothing! | That may have been the best I’ve ever heard that song sung. (with tears in eyes) The tenderness, the feeling, your vocal ability…it was the most beautiful I’ve ever heard it. | I don’t think you could ever sing a song bad… |
| 4.25.12
Songs from Queen |
Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen) | What you did, you also used that great restraint… | You sounded beautiful singing the song. The vocal was beautiful, I just wish I had a little more of that. | I think Freddie Mercury would’ve been proud to hear that. |
| 4.18.12
"Now and Then" |
Falling (Alicia Keys) | It was so the right thing for us to do. I hope American shows up and supports you this week… I don’t know if you even know how good you really are. | The way you play with songs… it’s crazy. It’s insane. | Everybody in American knows you can sing as if they didn’t know before. |
| 4.18.12
"Now and Then" |
Try a Little Tenderness (Otis Redding) | Where you should grow now is really just in connecting with the emotion in the lyric. | With this performance, we got a little bit of your alter ego… After last week… We gotta really start pushing. | Good God Almighty, bless my soul, you’ve done it again. And I like the fact that you’re stepping out. |
| 4.11.12
"This Decade" |
Stuttering (Jasmine Sullivan) | What you did tonight was set the bar really high…Dude, that was superb, that was at the highest degree...To me now, you slayed the biggest fish of the night. | Take us on a ride. we only have a few weeks left, you can do it! | Jessica, every time I hear you sing, I forget where I am. |
| 4.4.12
"Songs from the 80's" |
How Will I Know (Whitney Houston) | That’s big shoes to fill, because she [Whitney Houston] sings so effortlessly, but that’s what you just did. | I don’t ever think I’ve heard you sing where I can judge you. | That’s two powerhouse vocals in a row…Your vocals just make everything go away for me. |
| 3.28.12
"My Idol" |
Sweet Dreams (Beyonce) | You told a beautiful story, in a beautiful way. Colton threw down the gauntlet. Colton this girl wants it too! She wants it! | You left all of us wanting more and that’s what great performances do…you left us wanting more! | Great performance, beautiful dress. I think you’re a star no matter what! […] You were not quite there to your limit tonight, but it was delicious, it was beautiful. |
| 3.21.12
Songs from Billy Joel |
Everybody Has a Dream (Billy Joel) | What I’m loving is doing this show for now 11 seasons, it takes consistency to win. Every time you step up, every week, you have to have a moment. YOU have a moment every time you step on that stage. | That song was written for you, like he wrote that song for you a LONG time ago! | When God was giving out vocal chords, you were so at the front of the line. |
| 3.14.12
Songs from Birth Year |
Turn the Beat Around (Gloria Estefan) | The problem for me was the song choice. You got this big ‘ol voice, the song doesn’t allow you to show that…not that you need to show that every time, but pick something that you can really make your own. | For me, not my favorite thing I’ve ever seen you do, but good job. | You can’t stray too far from what I think you sing the best, which is ballads…and the rhythm that you sang with this song was just a little shady…I love those pants. |
| 3.7.12
Stevie Wonder & Whitney Houston |
I Will Always Love You(Whitney Houston) | Let me just say this…give it all to her! Jessica Sanchez is legit! | Just, just amazing…I don’t even know what to say. I’m speechless. | Jessica, you may be the one…you just made 40 million people cry. |
we love you jessica even though we only watch you 2 weeks ago especially since I searched that your birthday is the same as my birthday – Aug 4. You will be successful jessica, keep the good
dream and you will be there.
GOD IS ALWAYS CLOSE TO YOU.
good luck jessica hope you win.
Just wanna say that we are very proud of you cause you represent millions of Fil-Am hopefuls to the AI. I do hope and pray you gonna be the next AI 2012 winner! Go show them and get them girl! God bless n more power to you!
good job !!!!!!!!
We are very proud of you. We believe in you and you can make it happen. You are a great inspiration to everyone.
You will win….hands down. You are phenominal! Keep up the good work. Whitney Houston is now gone,,,,, you will be her replacement!!
THERE CAN NEVER BE A REPLACEMENT FOR THE GREAT LEGEND WHITNEY HOUSTON BUT JESSICA SANCHEZ WILL DO VERY GOOD, SHE’S KIND OF COMBINATION OF THE THREE, WHITNEY,MARIAH,AND BEYONCE. I BELIEVE SHE CAN MAKE AS WELL AS ALL OF THESE 3.GOOD LUCK JESSICA!
Jessica better win this competition! She’s amazing. I usually vote for the cute guys like many other girls, but this season Jessica has my vote! She needs to win.
Jessica,
I enjoy listening to you sing and I wish you the best of luck on American Idol and in the future!
praying that your dream will sore high & become a reality…
Jessica, when you fellow contestants come to you, don’t be such a cold fish standing beside them. Would it kill you to initiate grabbing a hand or shoulder. America does not fall in love with Robots and that is the way you look on television.
Believe it or not, I watch only because of you.
Hi Jessica: Congratulations! Question: Did you win first place in the Los Alamitos Talent Search of a few years ago? I started that contest as President of the Fine Arts Commission, hosted it and was one of the judges.
I do hope jessica would be able to read this. I am so concern for her. I do not want such talent to be put to waste. I dont want her to be a recording artist only but i want her to win it all.. The title, a recording contract and the honor and prestige of being called the season 11′s American Idol.
I also agree with Randy’s opinion. Try to reach out.
Goodluck jessica! Show em what u got!
You are the best to take the AI stage to this date. I have no doubt you will be a star, you already are. Usually the best singer does not win this contest, so in the event you do not, be confident in your God given talent. You will have many much better offers to make music than AI will have for you
Jessica — Not to worry. Win, lose or draw, America has gotten from you a glimpse of its next superstar, its next Whitney or Celine. And yes, it’s hard work that’s made you the talent you already are, and it will be hard work that sees you through to your ultimate goal. All the best.
Good Luck Jessica! sing your heart out baby and believe we are all rooting for you! Always pick songs that will resonate with the audience!
Hi Jessica,
Its time for you to take them to the next level…you need to work on your performance not singing, as they said you are a great singer already. Everytime you will perform think of it as if you’re having a concert. give them something new like some dancing,like JLO style
you can take us all the way to the top by God’s grace and your unparalleled talent. Go jessica
You’re Blessed to have a wonderful voice. Keep it up…Jessica, you’re heading the right way. Stay focus with the good songs of Whitney, Celine, Beyonce & Alicia.
U got my vote. Keep it up. You are the best of the best
You may have a great voice, but I do not think you are ready for the title. I stopped being a fan when you keep saying you have worked all your life for this… Your only 16… Good luck.
So, when Elise said that she has “worked hard all her life”, that’s OK?
I knew that God give you a gift that will make your dream comes true. Your golden voice and humbleness will bring you all the way to be the winner in American Idol in 2012. God bless you everyday.
How about trying to sing a faster tempo type of a song, like, songs that Skylar sang the other day.
You are an amazing young singer though and I will keep voting . Please keep up the good work.
Love you Jessica.
dear jessica,
We love you very much.!!! we’re just sorry we can’t vote for you from here in the Philippines. We are very proud of you and we are always praying for you. Just hold on to the Lord and He will bless you. Keep your feet to the ground and always think of all the people that love !
02/05/2012 watched ur performance amazing! i could feel it that you’ll be # 1 AMERICAN IDOL people are watching all over the world, loving you everytime you perform.keep it up Jessica…
GOD BE WITH YOU ALL THE TIME.
You are the best one there, amazingly wonderful. What a voice you have! Great job tonight.
Hi! Jessica …. You’re the best …. great voice, great choice of songs…. I pray you’ll win
Jessica….I wish that American Idol was solely judged as in the past by the fans. You do have talent, however you are far from the best in the competition. You sound the same in EVERY song!! I don’t even sit and watch every week because the show is bias!!!! You should have gone home!!!!
What an idiot you are, Patty. Use this forum to say good things about a contestant, not immature negative things. What kind of moron wastes her time belittling someone singing her heart out every week??? I’d like to see you take the donuts out of your mouth and get your big old butt out there
I have every right to my opinion. I did say that Jessica has talent, but she was voted OFF by the voters. Chris Daughtry was by far better than Jessica and he wasn’t saved. Rules should not change from year to year. You’re the insulting, immature one calling me names. You don’t even know me.
I don’t want you go home, Jessica. Because you are the best. God bless you, girl!
hello jessica…hope you will not be eliminated….you have a really good voice…if ever u will be in top 4, will there be a chance that you can sing the song from the dreamgirls itself?
Jessica needs to win!! she’s the BEST!
Jessica, please sing LISTEN by BEYONCE!! would love to hear you sing that on American Idol
Jessica you are soooo beautiful ! I’M PRAYING FOR YOU TO WIN !!!! I would like to know why ! every time we suggest a song for you! HOLLIE sings it! Your fans wanted you to sing Bleeding Love ! and I can’t believe Hollie got it ! Watch your back and take care of yourself !not everyone is your friend
You are one the the BEST singers AI has every had
We are ALL voting for YOU. I hope YOU win!!!!!.
DEAR JESSICA ! MAY GOD GUIDE YOU TONIGHT ON 2 BEAUTIFUL PERFORMANCES ! YOU ARE TRULY A GIFT ! I’m glad to read you pray everyday ! God is sooooo good ! Keep believing and having faith ! I hope you read this mesage ! because you are really special ! please LORD help Jess to make it to the top 3.
God is not voting!
Can you go back to picking songs more to your age and where you can understand the words you are singing. The last few shows have been awful song choice and singing from you. Can not understand the the words you sing with that awful screaming you have been doing in last few shows.
Jessica, I have enjoyed your singing so much!! You can sing anything put before you. The night you sang the Whitney Houston song, I was mesmerized. You sang it so beautifully. The audience will respond the most when you sing songs like that. The audience and judges were stunned by you as was I.
I sit and watch you sing every week ,and I am so amazed at such a young girl with a power house of a voice and the feeling that you bring to a song is incredible,what a gift,use it well and in my book you have already….rosie
i do not usually watch ai but seeing you sing makes me a fan of ai also. i hope you will win the competition cause we need somebody in the music industry who could really sing not just pure rapping. i know you will be a diva soon. good luck good performance
Hello my Darling Jessica!im a Filipina working in Lebanon.I love music esply to a person with a great voice like you.i never admire of any FilAm joining AI.this the first time im dying of watchng you performed every week.be careful of your song choice always.i will pray for you to win it. Good luck!
I forget to tel you,why you dont try to sing the song of Hair “AQUARIOUS”.that song is for Battle to a big singing compitation like AI..i sang that song before. I think it will be fit in your vocal quality.you will be the next Ai superstar,and i feel it.my prayer and everybodys prayer will take you
You are bless to have such amazing voice. Iam praying for you to make it to the finals.GOOD LUCK JESSICA WISH YOU ALL THE BEST…
Jessica, You will have a wonderful career. STAY AWAY from some of the idiots you will unfortuneatly meet in the busness. BEST OF LUCK TO YOU.
Jessica, I taped the Jennefer Holliday Song. I can’t stop playing it. I’m 57, 4 kids, and we all appreciate an awsome voice!!! Please check a song Called Follow My Rainbow. It was in an episode of Miami Vice, with Sheena Easton.
You would SLAY this one. Loads of FANS in Massachusetts.
David
dear JESSICA I HAD GOOSE BUMPS WHEN YOURE SINGING LAST NIGHT AND PRAYING GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU. I WISH AND PRAY THE BEST FOR YOU. LOVE TITA MAC
You are truly blessed with such a beautiful voice and incredible talent. Although I am praying that you win the competition, I hope that no matter what the outcome will be, you will continue to use your talent in bringing joy to people. Music heals, uplifts weary souls just by listening to you.
No matter what the outcome, stay humble but fierce. At this stage of the competition there are no losers There are 3 winners with 1 person getting the consolation prize of being the American Idol. There is no guarantee that being an American Idol means greatness. It’s almost a jinx.
Hi Jessica..selection of songs will determine the final outcome of the competition. I suggest the Prayer for the first one and really our your emotion into the song and the other one that would showcase your vocal talent sorry we can’t vote here in Canada but we are rooting for you here.
Hi Jessica, I seldom watch AI but when my kids watching it and heard you singing, OMG, who has that golden voice? “JESSICA SANCHEZ Mom.” Wow, you’re amazing singer. Even thou you had that sore throat last week, you did so good. Win it, you deserve the Crown. God bless. ILY. I’ll buy all Album u have
Hi Jessica,
Our family has been watching American Idol since Season 1 and voted Kelly Clarkson & Carrie Underwood from Day 1 all the way to the Finals. This Season 11 we did the same as you’ve shown and proven Quality performances. Keep it up… Sing to your Best…Choose top songs from Mariah, Celine, Whitney and you’re on your way to be the next Winner. We’re happy for you and can’t wait to see your Live Tour in Florida.
Jessica,
You are simply an amazing and PHENOMENAL singer. I can’t wait to hear you sing for the title. Show the non supporters why you are the next American Idol. Millions support you worldwide and are behind you 100 and ten percent. Don’t be nervous..you are already a star! Go BB Chez!
Hi Jess,i just want to tell you that me and my mother cant cast our vote for you,we are here in Lebanon and every week we are watching you ferformed and lestining to your golden voice.we adore you so much.only our prayer will be w/you and some Filipina workers here in Lebanon.what ever others cretis
Proud of you Girl, I always voted for you 10:00- 12:00P.M. the power of Speed dial.
Just do whatever you can do with FAITH for You have so many Angels around.
Good Luck.
LALU
jesica will bring the bacon, she’s going to win the american idol
Your amazing Jessica u can make it,I’m so proud of you,Good Luck and God speed!!!!!
jessica will bring the bacon, she’s going to win american idol, it’s obvious in the performances in 3 songs, we are so proud of you.
amazing songs last night!! You will win as next American Idol. Beautiful!
It is my gut feeling that tonight you will be next American Idol. Voters have their mind of their own. They know better who has a better voice and who deserve to win.
Jessica Sanchez’s CHANGE NOTHING is the REAL AMERICAN IDOL original song! Phillips’ HOME is NOT an ORIGINAL. It was sung by Greg Holden. They should be singing original winning piece for the finale. Not fair…and it was a Standing Ovation??? only if you guys noticed Jimmy Lo’s face. Not happy …
Dear Jess,
We’re from Otay Ranch and stayed till 1am to vote for you. Good luck!! Hope to see you back home….. you are neighbors with our friends, so we might see you close-up one of these days. We’re definitely buying your cds.
For the all Asian Americans … this is like having the first Asian American to be the President of the US. That’s how proud we are to Jessica’s accomplishment. Win or loss, Jessica accomplishments highlights the dreams, aspirations and contributions of Asian/Mexican Americans to this country.
Hey, Jess! Good luck to you tonight. I really wish you’ll win and make some great albums. I did my very best to vote last night. 50 Facebook votes and 850 Skype votes. Philippines, Mexico, and the West Coast loves you! All Blujays love you! And we’ll continue to love you throughout your life. ♥♥♥♥♥♥
jessica sanchez- Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! galing
Keep your head up, Jess! You probably knew how it would end, given the last 4 years. Brighter days are ahead for you!
Jessica you are the BEST singer and looking forward to your originals
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hi jessica,you’r voice are so amazing,even if your only 16 but the range and power of your voice thats AWESOME!!!!!Keep up the Good Job You are a Pinoy Pride Here in Phillippines GO JESSICA GO!!!!!!
Just wanted to say I hope all is going well for you and I am waiting for your CD as a solo artist!!
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